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Myer Group: Strategic Execution Supports Growth and Stability in 1H26

Myer Holdings Limited (ASX: MYR) reported a solid 1H26 performance, with total sales increasing 24.5% to AU$2,279.5 million, while operating gross profit rose 35.1% to AU$886.0 million. Underlying EBIT grew 10.5% to AU$112.8 million, and underlying NPAT increased 21.7% to AU$51.7 million, with statutory NPAT up 32.8% to AU$40.3 million. The company maintained strong financial discipline, with cost of doing business at 27.9% of total sales and a net cash position of AU$287 million.

Strategically, Myer strengthened its offering through new and exclusive fashion and beauty brand partnerships and continued progress in integrating Myer Apparel Brands, with synergies being realised.

In the first seven weeks of 2H26, total Group sales rose 1.7% year-on-year. Myer Retail sales increased 2.2%, supported by double-digit growth in Home and Kids, along with strong Marketplace performance. Myer Apparel Brands sales declined slightly by 0.4%, although Just Jeans delivered strong growth of 9.8%. The company continues to target cost of doing business at approximately 29% of total sales.

 

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